The Falcons' offensive coordinator helped guide his team to Super Bowl LI on Sunday as his play-calling was part of a dominant performance in a 44-21 romp over the Packers in the NFC Championship Game. The 49ers have a second interview with Minnesota assistant general manager George Paton, although Arizona vice president of player personnel Terry McDonough hasn't been ruled out. NFL Network reported that CEO Jed York does not view the issue of roster control as a "major issue" and hasn't determined whether Shanahan or the GM will have final say. Mike Shanahan, who was the 49ers' offensive coordinator in their last Super Bowl-winning season in 1994, won two Super Bowls with the Broncos. On Sunday, his son, whose offenses have ranked among the NFL's top 10 in six of his nine seasons as a coordinator, continued to show he learned something from his father. The Falcons had 30 first downs, 493 yards and scored touchdowns on six of their first eight drives. In the regular season, Atlanta scored the eighth-most points (540) in NFL history and led the league in yards per play (6.7). Offensive coordinator for Falcons (2015-16), Browns (2014), Washington (2010-13), and Texans (2008-09); QB...
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